For many people Christmas is a joyous time of year while others might need a little boost during the holiday season.
The Secret Santa Project PG is seeking sponsors for those who might fall through guideline cracks for hampers elsewhere in town.
More than 100 hamper applications have come from the community including single people, couples, seniors and families.
Since 2020 blankets are still the single most popular request on the wish list for recipients.
To that end the Secret Santa Project PG is hosting a Blanket & Gift Card Drive on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Koops Bike Shop, 1659 Nicholson St. where they will be collecting blankets, throws, sheet sets, towels and gift cards.
Sponsorship offers people a chance to make a bigger, more personal impact on community members in need.
Sponsors are asked to purchase items for a complete Christmas dinner and something extra to make it easier to get through the holidays and a small, reasonably priced gift or two for each family member.
Don’t worry about what to get each member of a family. The Secret Santa Project PG makes it easy by taking the guess work out of shopping for those hard to shop for teens, because as part of the application process people are asked to make a wish list and nowadays everyone is so practical, it’s mostly all about the necessities like hoodies, hygiene products and, of course, blankets.
The Secret Santa team includes Marianne Koops, Terri Whitwick, Leslie Campbell and Patrick Telford who all volunteer to coordinate the effort.
For anyone wishing to donate to the cause anytime, please bring items to Koops Bikes, Wall to Wall, Jack & Jill Embroidery, Anchors Fresh Fish & Seafood and Chatters in Westgate in College Heights.
“If you, your family, your business, or even a group of friends, would like to be matched with a family of any size, a couple or a single person, please send a DM to the Secret Santa Facebook page,” Marianne Koops, one of the organizers of the project, said.
“Any donation or sponsorship is gratefully accepted.”
